Théo Maledon's strong performance

Théo Maledon scored 16 points and earned 23 evaluation points in Real Madrid's 89-98 win over Milan in the Euroleague, marking the team's first away victory of the season. His performance included four decisive passes and three rebounds in 24 minutes, placing him second on the team behind Andrés Feliz.

Game progression and key moments

Milan led 25-21 after the first quarter, but Maledon responded with five consecutive points to start the second quarter. The game was tied at 39-39 by the 18th minute, after which Real Madrid outscored Milan 24-3, leading 40-53 at halftime. They extended their lead to 84-67 by the end of the third quarter.

Player contributions and statistics

Maledon made all nine of his free throws, 2 of 4 from two-point range, and 1 of 3 from three-point range. Facundo Campazzo contributed 13 points and 6 decisive passes, while Damian Jones and Walter Tavares added 12 points and 10 points, respectively. Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot struggled, scoring only 3 points in 14 minutes.

Maledon's season performance

After five Euroleague games, Maledon averages 15 points and 20.6 evaluation points. He has started at point guard in recent matches, including the win against Partizan on October 8. Real Madrid has four consecutive wins across all competitions, including victories in Liga Endesa.

Upcoming match and team status

Real Madrid faces ASVEL on Thursday, with both teams having identical records of two wins and three losses. ASVEL was recently defeated by Étoile Rouge in a close game. Real Madrid's coach, Pedro Martínez, highlighted the challenge of facing ASVEL's fast-paced style and three-point shooting.

Injury update and preparation

Real Madrid will be without Gabriel Deck, who underwent surgery for shoulder instability on Wednesday. The club did not specify how long he will be out. Martínez emphasized the need for mental preparation ahead of the back-to-back games, noting that both teams will not be at their physical peak.